Music, The Brain, And Ecstasy

Discover the power of music to lift us to ecstasy and make connections that words cannot. In "Music, The Brain, And Ecstasy," Robert Jourdian lyrically weaves together insights from science, psychology, music theory, paleontology, and philosophy to explore the question of why we form such powerful connections to music. Learn about the continuum of the musical experience, from sound and melody to understanding and finally to ecstasy. Along the way, Jourdian introduces a fascinating cast of characters, including "idiot savants," hallucinating composers, and brain-damaged individuals who can only move when they hear music. This book is sure to entertain, inform, and stimulate musicians and music lovers alike.